A brute-force attack is a method used to gain unauthorized access to a system or account by systematically trying every possible combination of passwords or encryption keys until the correct one is found. This approach can be time-consuming, especially if the password is long and complex, but it is straightforward and does not require any prior knowledge about the target.
Brute-force attacks can be automated using software tools, and they are often used in conjunction with dictionaries of common passwords to increase efficiency.
